Charles Johnson

Charles Alan Johnson, 60, of Gas, Kansas, died Wednesday, August 1, 2012, at his home. Charles was born May 15, 1952, in Iola, Kansas, the son of William Orin and Lavon (Kinman) Johnson. He grew up in Iola, graduated from Iola High School in 1970, and attended Allen County Junior College. On December 29, 1973, Charles married Roberta L. Varvel at Aliceville, Kansas. They made their home in Iola a year before moving to Gas. They own and operate Johnson Construction, Inc. In 1997, they purchased Skidmore's Davis Paint and operate it as Home Detail. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Iola, and enjoyed working in his church and serving as a trustee for years. Charles also enjoyed motorcycles and belonged to the Christian Motorcyclists Association, Patriot Guard and American Legion Riders. Music was another interest of his and he played the violin in the Iola Area Symphony Orchestra and in the pit orchestra for community theater productions. SURVIVORS: His wife of 38 years: Roberta L. Johnson of the home His 3 Children: Michael A. Johnson & wife, Tiffany of Banning, CA, Linette M. Burton & husband, Paul of Iola, KS, and Kristina R. Palmer & husband, Jonathan of Iola, KS His Mother: Lavon Johnson of Iola, KS 2 Siblings: Ronald L. Johnson & wife, Terri of Gypsum, KS and Patricia J. Scrivner & husband, Bill of Ozark, MO 5 Grandchildren: Gabi, Alex, Amelia, Isaac and Logan He was preceded in death by his father, William "Orin" Johnson, in 2010. VISITATION: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, August 3, 2012, at First Baptist Church in Iola. FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 4, 2012, at First Baptist Church in Iola. BURIAL: Highland Cemetery, Iola, Kansas MEMORIAL CHOICES: First Baptist Church or Christian Motorcyclists Association Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be left on this website, www.iolafuneral.com .